Hip Pocket (L-R) Dave Cisler, Mike Dotson, Buddy Lee, Ben
Wright, Scott Kitchen, Gregg Strauss, Andy McVey, Roger Bush
Hip Pocket will be performing Friday evening, June 5, at the Calhoun Wood Festival in Grantsville, free street entertainment.
Hip Pocket is the Mid-Ohio Valley's only rock band with a brass section, a reincarnation of one of the most popular rock 'n' roll bands in the Mid-Ohio Valley from the 1990's - Brass Menagerie. Four of the eight original members reunited and added four of the strongest musicians in the area to recreate the sound that had been missing for several years.
The band specializes in an eclectic mix of soul, blues, rock, and contemporary music from the 60's thru today. Hip Pocket's sound is pleasantly unmistakeable. An 8-piece fusion of intricate brass, driving rhythms, and lush vocal harmonies make Hip Pocket a unique and entertaining musical medium for listeners of all ages.
HIP POCKET MUSICIANS
Dave Cisler: Hammond Organ, Keyboards, Guitar and Vocals. Dave has been an active musician in the area since returning in the mid 1970's from traveling on the road as a professional musician. He is active in Actors Guild and is a veteran of Quintessence, Southwind, Brass Menagerie and Thataway. Dave lives in Reno OH and is an administrator at Westbrook Health Services in Parkersburg WV.
Mike Dotson: Trombone and Vocals. Mike lives in Parkersburg WV and is active in the Smoot Big Band, Trombonanza and the Actors Guild of Parkersburg, where he has acted, directed and sung in many shows over the years. Mike is a former band director and works as Manager of C.A. House Music in Parkersburg. He is a veteran of Brass Ring, Breathless and Brass Menagerie.
Buddy Lee: Saxophones, Flute and Vocals. Buddy lives in Vienna WV and is active in the Doug Hess Big Band, RB3 and other musical groups in the area. He was band director for Hamilton Junior High School in Parkersburg for many years and recently retired from there. Buddy is a veteran of Brass Menagerie.
Ben Wright : Trumpet and Vocals. Ben is Assistant Band Director at Logan High School. He holds a Master's Degree in Trumpet Performance and is a former Circus and Cruise Ship Musician and a member of the Smoot Big Band. Ben lives in Logan, OH.
Scott Kitchen: Drums. Scott is an active area musician and has played all over the area in many different ensembles from rock to jazz to classical, including a big band and AR3. Scott is a band director / music teacher and works at Wood County Schools. He lives in Marietta, OH.
Greg Strauss: Bass and Vocals. Greg is an active area musician and has played in a number of bands over the years. He has directed, acted and played in Actors Guild of Parkersburg shows, as well. Greg is a veteran of Southwind, Brass Menagerie and Thataway and lives in Waterford OH, where he is an electrician.
Andy McVey: Guitar. Andy is another active local musician. He was a member of Groove Project and MaybeLogic and is a veteran of Thataway. Andy lives in Vienna WV and is a private guitar teacher.
Roger Bush: Vocals, Percussion and Drums. Roger lives in Vienna WV and is a well-known drummer and local musician and plays in RB3. He has performed in many Actors Guild of Parkersburg shows and is a veteran of Big Money and Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys. He is a teacher in the Wood County Schools.
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